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Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
14 hours ago

Faith Leaders Confront Christian Nationalism With Theological Resistance

Clergy play a vital role in resistance work against authoritarianism, using their presence and faith to support communities under threat.
#easter
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany news: Easter Sunday marked with Masses, peace demos

Germans celebrate Easter with church services and peace marches amid geopolitical tensions and rising fuel prices.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany news: Easter Sunday marked with Masses, peace demos

Germans celebrate Easter with church services and peace marches amid geopolitical tensions and rising fuel prices.
Europe news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 hours ago

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass, skips naming wars in Urbi et Orbi

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and dialogue in his first Easter Mass, emphasizing hope and transformation through love.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

BU rally pushes back on Pride flag removals, calls for policy change

The rally, held at 1 Silber Way, was organized by Terrier Courage, a group that has collected more than 2,000 signatures on a petition urging the university to reconsider its rules on displays on public-facing windows and walls.
Boston
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Archbishop Hicks marks first Easter in NYC with food distribution in Washington Heights | amNewYork

Archbishop Ronald Hicks began his leadership by distributing food to 450 families in Washington Heights during Holy Thursday, emphasizing service and community.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Christian Pastor Tells Trump, No One Has Paid the Price Like You Have'

Paula White stated, 'No one has paid the price like you have paid the price.' She emphasized that Trump faced betrayal and false accusations, similar to Jesus, and that his journey reflects a divine plan.
US Elections
#protest
fromQNS
6 days ago
NYC LGBT

Queens Says No Kings: Over 1,000 turn out for Forest Hills protest - QNS

fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
Right-wing politics

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

NYC music
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

A Dispatch From The Flagship No Kings Rally In The Twin Cities - Above the Law

A diverse crowd gathered at the Capitol, expressing a somber mood amidst a significant protest.
NYC LGBT
fromQNS
6 days ago

Queens Says No Kings: Over 1,000 turn out for Forest Hills protest - QNS

Over 1,000 residents protested against the Trump Administration's policies affecting immigrants and marginalized communities in a peaceful demonstration in Queens.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
#no-kings
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations bring millions to streets, including 20,000 in Park Slope * Brooklyn Paper

San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

90+ "No Kings" Bay Area Protests

Over 90 'No Kings' protests are scheduled across the Bay Area on March 28, 2026, including major marches and local demonstrations.
Boston food
fromwww.boston.com
1 week ago

Where No Kings' protests are happening around Massachusetts this Saturday

Thousands of No Kings protests are planned nationwide on March 28, 2026, with a significant focus in Massachusetts.
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
US politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Your TL;DR for This Weekend's No Kings Protests

Over 8 million Americans participated in 'No Kings' protests against the administration's actions, marking a significant increase in public dissent.
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations bring millions to streets, including 20,000 in Park Slope * Brooklyn Paper

San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

90+ "No Kings" Bay Area Protests

Over 90 'No Kings' protests are scheduled across the Bay Area on March 28, 2026, including major marches and local demonstrations.
Boston food
fromwww.boston.com
1 week ago

Where No Kings' protests are happening around Massachusetts this Saturday

Thousands of No Kings protests are planned nationwide on March 28, 2026, with a significant focus in Massachusetts.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Child-molesting Trump pastor leaves prison after serving only six months - LGBTQ Nation

"What I did to Cindy decades ago was wrong. There is no other word for it, and there is no excuse for it. I am deeply sorry."
LGBT
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Raise our heads and resist': how Europe's civil society is fighting back against the far right

Progressive civil society groups in Germany are perceived as undermining democracy by the far-right, leading to increased parliamentary scrutiny of NGOs.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
#protests
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

'No Kings' protest: What protesters said and why they showed up

Thousands protested on Boston Common against the direction of the country, emphasizing the importance of democracy and voicing concerns over current issues.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Millions protested against President Trump's policies across the country, organized by progressive groups.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

'No Kings' protest: What protesters said and why they showed up

Thousands protested on Boston Common against the direction of the country, emphasizing the importance of democracy and voicing concerns over current issues.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

See Photos From New York's Historic Anti-Trump Marches

Art plays a crucial role in social movements, fostering connection and courage among participants.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail

Campaigners believe Qesser Zuhrah was arrested due to an Instagram story that allegedly encouraged people to take direct action, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression.
UK news
World news
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Bay Area residents hold rally in SF as war with Iran enters 2nd month

Calls for regime change in Iran continue amidst ongoing conflict, with differing opinions on the impact of war on democracy and self-determination.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Religious buffer zones still on the table in Albany

State lawmakers support buffer zones around religious sites, but recent legislation lacks defined protest-free areas due to civil liberties concerns.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Gen Z Christian Revival That Wasn't

A young group of Catholics meets weekly at St. Joseph's Church, showing a growing interest in faith among young professionals despite broader trends of religious decline.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Rabbi banned from state senate gallery after protesting anti-trans bill: "I'm doing what God wants" - LGBTQ Nation

Rabbi Moti Rieber protested an anti-trans bill in Kansas, emphasizing the importance of collective action and support for marginalized communities.
Social justice
fromBronx Times
6 days ago

'No War, No ICE, No Kings': Hundreds Rally in the Bronx for No Kings Day - Bronx Times

Hundreds gathered in the Bronx for the No Kings rally, protesting against executive power consolidation and ICE actions affecting local communities.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Millions Join "No Kings" Protests in One of Largest US Rallies

Up to 8 million Americans participated in nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump's agenda on March 28, 2026.
#california
California
fromThe Forward
2 weeks ago

'Buffer zones' come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship

A California bill aims to create a 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect congregants from protests and intimidation.
California
fromThe Forward
2 weeks ago

'Buffer zones' come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship

A California bill aims to create a 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect congregants from protests and intimidation.
California
fromThe Forward
2 weeks ago

'Buffer zones' come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship

A California bill aims to create a 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect congregants from protests and intimidation.
California
fromThe Forward
2 weeks ago

'Buffer zones' come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship

A California bill aims to create a 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect congregants from protests and intimidation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

A conservative Christian tore down a Pride flag in a public freakout. Now he's paying the price. - LGBTQ Nation

Tucker Kemp reached a pre-trial intervention agreement after attacking a Pride flag at Starbucks, requiring community service and anger management classes.
NYC politics
fromThe Forward
1 week ago

NYC Council approves 'buffer zone' legislation insulating houses of worship from protests

New York City Council passed legislation to protect synagogues from disruptive protests, ensuring safety while preserving free speech rights.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

A Motto for All Health Workers: Resist, Resist, Resist

What are scientists, clinicians, and public health practitioners supposed to do in this moment? What use is research when our patients might be deported tomorrow? Why try to stem the tide of outbreaks when the world has fallen apart? This is why: because even in these times, enlarging the scope of human knowledge matters. The search for cures still matters. The fate of individual patients still matters.
Public health
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
3 weeks ago

Rotating the Clipboard Built Our Workplace Democracy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Losing staff could be detrimental to the projects we worked on, and there was a growing dissatisfaction with how meetings were run. These mostly one-sided discussions left the quieter half of us feeling pushed aside, like our thoughts didn't matter much. If things stayed this way, I worried the good people on our team would start quitting one by one.
Non-profit organizations
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Speakers, performers announced for 'No Kings' Boston rally Saturday

The No Kings Boston protest on March 28 will feature prominent speakers and performers, aiming to address various social issues and attract over 100,000 attendees.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

The State Is Escalating Charges Against Protesters. Labor Must Defend Them.

It's my responsibility to protect them, and so I've been patrolling the city streets following armed, masked thugs trying to kidnap my neighbors. On July 10, Caravello was present at the site, and, according to witnesses, he was arrested directly after he attempted to dislodge a tear gas canister from underneath a protester's wheelchair.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

There's nothing sinister about Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square. As a bishop, I reject the right's attacks on worship | Arun Arora

Every year on Remembrance Day, the bishop of London leads a public Christian act of lamentation in the open air, accompanied by hymns, Bible readings, and prayers in the name of Jesus Christ.
London politics
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

By Organizing Acts of Public Grief, We Build the Courage to Keep Fighting

Authoritarian regimes use fear and violence to enforce compliance, but sustained public dissent and collective grieving strengthen resistance to oppression.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Christian groups 'outraged' at Reform conference held in Church House

Church House has provided a veneer of spiritual legitimacy to Reform's anti-migrant and anti-Muslim politics, and their cynical scapegoating. As followers of Jesus, we must refuse to let the architecture of [the venue be used as a moral backdrop for policies that contradict the very heart of the Christian faith].
UK politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US civil rights group documents broad attack on Muslim life' in 2025

CAIR's annual report documents rising Islamophobia in the US government and society, warning that discriminatory policies and hate speech threaten constitutional rights for all Americans.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

From Buffalo to Brooklyn: Over 50 Faith Leaders Support Auto Insurance Reform in New York | amNewYork

Over 50 New York faith leaders support Governor Hochul's auto insurance reform plan to lower premiums that exceed $4,000 annually, nearly double the national average, disproportionately burdening working families and communities of color.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can Faith Leaders Stop Violence Against Women?

Faith leaders can be powerful allies in combating gender-based violence by activating entire communities toward positive social change.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump administration charges 30 more people for Minnesota church protest

Trump administration expanded prosecution of church protest attendees from 9 to 39 people, framing immigration policy opposition as religious freedom attacks while critics argue it suppresses dissent.
#immigration-enforcement
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month ago

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Grassroots organizing requires careful tradeoffs between openness and security to protect participants from extensive government surveillance and corporate data cooperation.
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

Protest planned in NYC after US, Israel attack Iran

The U.S. and Israel are carrying out an unprovoked, illegal bombing campaign on Iran. This war serves no one but a tiny elite and oil executives.
NYC politics
Mindfulness
fromMindful
1 month ago

The Walk for Peace: An Invitation to Reimagine Where Peace Begins

A 108-day Buddhist pilgrimage across the U.S. demonstrates quiet, steady compassion and communal gentleness amid urban turmoil and a culture of urgency.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Taking to the Streets

Independent journalism holds the powerful to account, centers marginalized communities, cuts through lies, advances progressive ideas, and relies on reader support and donations.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC bill restricting protests outside religious and educational institutions gains steam

A revised City Council bill addressing protests at houses of worship and educational facilities gained NYPD endorsement after removing a controversial 100-foot buffer zone provision, though critics argue it lacks substantive measures.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Faith leaders accuse White House Faith Office of stonewalling them

Catch up quick: President Trump created the White House Faith Office by executive order on Feb. 7, 2025, placing it within the Domestic Policy Council and moving it into the White House complex. The move was designed to signal a "direct line" between people of faith and the executive branch. Unlike the versions under prior administrations, which were often situated in agencies or outside the immediate West Wing orbit, this office is central to Trump's "religious freedom" agenda.
US politics
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Clergy protests against ICE turned to a classic - and powerful - American playlist

On Jan. 28, 2026, Bruce Springsteen released "Streets of Minneapolis," a hard-hitting protest against the immigration enforcement surge in the city, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The song is all over social media, and the official video has already been streamed more than 5 million times. It's hard to remember a time when a major artist has released a song in the midst of a specific political crisis.
Philosophy
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

'The air was filled with danger': What Oakland clergy witnessed in Minneapolis

Operation Metro Surge deployed over 3,000 immigration agents to Minneapolis, triggering thousands of arrests and large-scale civic and clergy resistance.
US news
fromFortune
2 months ago

Minnesota protesters' rare disruption of church services recalls the Quakers during the colonial era before the American Revolution | Fortune

Protesters disrupted a Southern Baptist worship service in St. Paul, leading to federal charges; legal debate centers on balancing religious freedom and civil disobedience.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Should Progressive Organizers Lean More on the Church?

Churches have historically provided moral authority, infrastructure, and community essential for sustained protest, and those roles are difficult to replicate in digital-era dissent.
Social justice
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Can American Churches Lead a Protest Movement Under Trump?

Sustained social movements require church leadership, but shrinking congregations have weakened religious dissent and reduced long-term activist infrastructure.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Civil Rights Attorney Faces "Trumped-Up Charges" for Anti-ICE Church Protest

Civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested for participating in an anti-ICE protest, then released; officials digitally altered images to criminalize peaceful dissent.
#immigration
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Clergy say Jesus' teachings leave Christians no choice but to resist ICE

fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Clergy say Jesus' teachings leave Christians no choice but to resist ICE

US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Protesting Can Be Good For You

Participating in political protests builds social connection, reduces stress through collective effervescence, and strengthens community allyship against state aggression toward vulnerable groups.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

A test of faith: East Village church prays for justice as ICE bond hearing decides fate of detained parishioner amNewYork

Matthew Marrero witnessed the emotional detainment inside of 26 Federal Plaza on Nov. 24. The pair had been attending what they thought would be a joyous Green Card appointment that would cement their life together; instead, it turned into a nightmare when the Marreros were separated by ICE, and Allan was transferred from facility to facility. After months of fighting for his husband's freedom, Matthew Marrero flew to the Magnolia State on Jan. 27 for Allan's bond hearing.
US politics
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

Philanthropy Must Defend the Right to Bear Witness | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

"Are you okay?" These were Alex Pretti's last words, said to a woman after ICE agents had tackled and pepper-sprayed her. Videos from bystanders show Pretti holding up a phone, attempting to document what was happening before he himself was pepper-sprayed, wrestled to the ground, and killed by those officers. He lost his life not for committing violence, but for documenting it, and stepping in to protect someone facing it.
US politics
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Federal Authorities Arrest Don Lemon Over Filming of Church Protest

Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities over his connection to a St. Paul church protest; his lawyer called it an attack on press freedom.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Liberals Think Antifa Isn't Real. But It Is-and It Knows How to Win.

The Trump administration labeled protesters as 'domestic terrorists,' and DHS mischaracterized Renee Nicole Good's fatal shooting despite clear video evidence.
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